For Councils & Organisations

Find volunteers to support disaster recover

EV Crew helps local councils and community organisations connect with volunteers to assist with disaster recovery.

If your organisation needs extra help after a disaster, you can use EV Crew to promote suitable volunteer roles and connect with registered volunteers ready to support recovery efforts.

Your organisation manages the activity on the ground, and Volunteering Queensland helps connect you with volunteers.

How it works

  • 1. Identify volunteer support needs
    Identify where volunteer help is needed to support disaster recovery activities in your community. Volunteer opportunities should ideally be submitted at least two weeks before the activity is due to take place to allow time for promotion and volunteer registrations.
  • 2. Prepare your volunteer opportunity  
    Create roles that involve safe, practical tasks and do not require specialist skills or qualifications. Your organisation must provide appropriate volunteer insurance, a supervisor or team leader to oversee volunteers, and a safety briefing and induction before the activity begins.
  • 3. Submit your opportunity  
    Submit your volunteer opportunity through the EV Crew Volunteering Portal. You can submit multiple opportunities as required.
  • 4. Opportunity review and promotion  
    Volunteering Queensland will review your submission. Once approved, the opportunity will be promoted to registered EV Crew volunteers in the communities where support is needed.
  • 5. Volunteer registrations  
    Volunteers sign up for available shifts through the portal. Volunteering Queensland coordinates registrations and provides volunteer information to your organisation ahead of the activity.
  • 6. Welcome and coordinate volunteers  
    Welcome volunteers, explain the task, provide supervision and make sure the work is carried out safely.

What volunteers can help with

EV Crew volunteers can support a range of general recovery activities, including:

Cutting-Edge Keynotes

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Networking Hacking

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 Hands-On Workshops

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Hackathons

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Startup Showcase

Red medal with a star hanging from a wide ribbon.

Community clean-up

helping remove debris, clear outdoor areas and support local recovery efforts.

Pink 3D trophy medal with a star in the center.

Donation sorting

sorting donated clothing, household goods and essential items.

Transport and delivery

supporting the delivery of donated goods and essential items.

Administration support

helping at information desks, answering phones, and community support services.

Food preparation

helping prepare, pack or distribute food where needed.

Animal welfare support

aiding organisations caring for animals affected by disasters.

EV CREW volunteers are not available for specialist work, such as operating heavy machinery, providing counselling or carrying out tasks that require professional qualifications. Volunteers who are registered with EV CREW and rostered during a formal disaster activation are covered for personal injury under Queensland Government WorkCover

Resource library

How the Volunteering Portal works

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How to fill out your opportunity request

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Opportunity planning factsheet

Discover how to plan a volunteering opportunity

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Information & promotion toolkit

Discover resources and ready-to-use content to help promote the program

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